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The father of American teenage hostage freed by Hamas says she is ‘doing very good’

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:10:52 GMT

EVANSTON, Ill. (AP) — The father of freed American teen hostage Natalie Raanan said Friday she’s doing well following two weeks in captivity after she and her mother were abducted in Israel by Hamas and held in Gaza. Uri Raanan of Illinois told The Associated Press that he spoke to his daughter Friday by telephone. “She’s doing good. She’s doing very good,” said Uri, who lives in the Chicago suburbs. “I’m in tears, and I feel very, very good.” The 71-year-old said he saw on the news earlier Friday that an American mother and daughter would be released by Hamas, and he spent the day hoping that meant his daughter and her mother, Judith.Knowing Natalie may be able to celebrate her 18th birthday next week at home with family and friends feels “wonderful. The best news,” Uri Raanan said.He said he believes Natalie and Judith to be in transit to Tel Aviv to reunite with relatives, and that both will be back in the U.S. early next week.U.S. President Joe Biden was among the many celebrati...

49ers QB Brock Purdy looks to bounce back from his first regular-season loss as a pro

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:10:52 GMT

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Brock Purdy finds himself in an usual spot.For the first time in his short NFL career, Purdy will need to bounce back from a poor performance and a loss when the San Francisco 49ers visit the Minnesota Vikings on Monday night.Purdy had won his first 10 career regular-season starts before struggling last week in a 19-17 loss at Cleveland. He said it was tough to deal with the defeat for a couple of days, but once the team returned to practice on Thursday it was easy to move on to the game against the Vikings. “It’s not like college where you lose a game and every game in college is so huge and crucial,” he said Friday. “It is in the NFL, but that one game can determine your season in college. With this, we lost but we have a lot to look forward to.”Purdy had faced little adversity since taking over as San Francisco’s quarterback late last season. He went 5-0 as a starter to end that regular season and then won his first two playoff games.He injured hi...

The Israel-Hamas conflict explained

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:10:52 GMT

Two weeks after the brutal invasion into Israel by Hamas terrorists and the ferocious response by Israel’s military in Gaza, the likelihood of a broader conflict is growing. Aviva Raz-Schecter, a senior Israeli ambassador, described the situation to WTOP national security correspondent J.J. Green. toggle audio on and off change volume download audio Aviva Raz-Schecter describes the situation between Israel and Hamas $(function () { $('.wtop-audio-container .fa-play').on('click', function(){ var audio_filename = $('div.wtop-audio-file').data("mp3-url"); ga('send', 'event', 'Audio', 'play', audio_filename); }); }); Source

76ers prepared to start regular season without disgruntled James Harden

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:10:52 GMT

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — James Harden vowed he would never play for a franchise run by 76ers team president Daryl Morey.The Sixers learned Harden really may stick to his word, after the disgruntled guard skipped Philadelphia’s entire preseason slate in the wake of his trade demand. Harden — officially away because of a personal matter — did not practice with the Sixers this week and the three-time NBA scoring champion was not at the Wells Fargo Center on Friday night for the finale against Atlanta.Harden’s No. 1 jersey still hung at the arena — only on sale at team stores for $139.The Sixers are set to open their season Thursday against Milwaukee. They play at Toronto before the Oct. 29 home opener against Portland. Coach Nick Nurse, in his first season after five years with Toronto, is preparing for games without Harden.“I think I’ve been preparing for it all this week, for sure,” Nurse said Friday. “Lots of thought has gone into him not playing and preparing the team that way thi...

A un mes del trasplante, cómo sigue el hombre que recibió el corazón de un cerdo

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:10:52 GMT

WASHINGTON – Ha pasado un mes desde que un hombre de Maryland se convirtió en la segunda persona en recibir un corazón trasplantado de un cerdo, y un video del hospital difundido el viernes lo muestra trabajando duro para reponerse.Lawrence Faucette estaba a punto de morir por insuficiencia cardiaca y no era elegible para un trasplante de corazón tradicional debido a otras complicaciones de salud cuando los médicos de la Facultad de Medicina de la Universidad de Maryland le ofrecieron esa cirugía altamente experimental. En las primeras imágenes de Faucette desde el trasplante del 20 de septiembre, un video del hospital muestra al fisioterapeuta Chris Wells instándole a sonreír mientras pedalea para recuperar fuerzas. Logro histórico: trasplantan riñones de cerdo a un humano y que sean funcionales Muere paciente que recibió el primer trasplante de corazón de un cerdo “Va a estar difícil, pero triunfaré”, contesta Fauce...

Coach Dennis Allen says Saints have identified challenges, but are still seeking solutions

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:10:52 GMT

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — New Orleans Saints coach Dennis Allen views his team’s recent rough patch through a hopeful lens.“We’re not even at the halfway point” of the season, Allen noted Friday after reviewing video of Thursday night’s 31-24 loss to Jacksonville. ”There were some encouraging things in terms of our ability on offense and what we can do. I saw what we can be offensively.”The loss was the fourth for the Saints (3-4) in five games, but they are by no means out of the NFC South race. Tampa Bay entered this week leading the division at 3-2.Three of New Orleans’ losses were close, with the Saints threatening to go ahead or tie the score in the final two minutes of each.They were in range of a late go-ahead field goal in an 18-17 loss at Green Bay, but rookie Blake Grupe pushed it wide from 46 yards with 1:10 to go.In their two most recent losses at Houston and against the Jaguars, the Saints efficiently drove deep into opposing territory during the ...

Aurora suspect in housekeeper's dismemberment identified

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:10:52 GMT

AURORA, Colo. (KDVR) — FOX31 has learned new information about the moments police in Aurora entered a condo and found the body of dismembered housekeeper.The person who police say shot himself, before the discovery was made, has been identified as 30-year-old Dwayne Anthony Jones Jr. Deputy stabbed serving eviction, officer hurt during arrest FOX31 learned through records that Jones had been arrested by police in Denver in 2013 on a peeping tom invasion of privacy count. He was also arrested for a literal voyeurism invasion of privacy count.Aurora Police say Jones dismembered the body of 62-year-old Elena Vonfeldt sometime on Wednesday. Parts of her body were found in the condo and a nearby dumpster.       Police say Vonfeldt had gone to Jones’ condo to do housework.A booking photo for Dwayne Anthony Jones Jr. from a past arrest in Denver. Police named the 30-year-old as the suspect in an Aurora homicide-suicide that occurred on Oct. 19, 2023. (Credit...

Watch at 7: Freed Hamas hostage's father speaks

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:10:52 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- A Denver man's family members who were visiting Israel and taken hostage by Hamas on Oct. 7 have been released, according to the Office of Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.Ben Raanan's 17-year-old sister, Natali Raanan, and her mother, Judith Tai Raanan, from Evanston, Illinois, were reportedly released on "humanitarian grounds" following a mediation effort from Qatar.President Joe Biden said he spoke with them both."I just spoke with the two Americans released today after being held hostage by Hamas," the president posted. "I let them know that their government will fully support them as they recover and heal. Jill and I will continue holding close in our hearts all the families of unaccounted for Americans." FOX31 Newsletters: Sign up to get breaking news sent to your inbox Netanyahu's office reported the pair are on their way to an Israeli military base after a border handover. No prisoner exchanges were part of their release.In this photo provided by...

Deputy stabbed serving eviction, officer hurt during arrest

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:10:52 GMT

WESTMINSTER, Colo. (KDVR) -- A deputy was stabbed serving an eviction, leading to an hours-long barricade that ended with an officer's injury during the suspect's arrest. The suspect was taken into custody and was transported to a hospital "with self-inflicted injuries," according to a 6:07 p.m. post from the Westminster Police Department. Denver man’s family released by Hamas for ‘humanitarian’ reasons Westminster SWAT had been on the scene at West 121st Avenue and Zuni Street after the barricaded suspect allegedly assaulted a deputy.Westminster Police said the Adams County Sheriff's Office was at the Brodie Apartments, near the intersection of North Federal Parkway and North Zuni Street, to serve an eviction notice when the deputy was stabbed.One of the apartment's occupants, an adult female, lunged at an Adams County Sheriff's Office deputy, resulting in non-life-threatening injuries, Westminster Senior Police Officer Ray Esslinger said. The deputy was transported to a local ho...

This Denver airport restaurant ranked as one of best in nation

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:10:52 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- Travelers who showed up early at Denver International Airport to beat the security check line, are waiting for a delayed flight or just have a long layover will want to try out this highly-rated spot.DIA made the Food and Wine list as one of the top airports with the best provisions. Not only was it honored with making the list, but it was also picked as the Editor’s Choice. What to know before you get to the Denver airport While there are plenty of highly recommended spots around the airport, Root Down is nationally rated as the best sit-down spot, convenience food and bar.USA Today 10Best polled its viewers on the best airport food counter spots in the nation and Root Down was voted at No. 8 for the best grab-and-go spots in the nation. Root Down has food you can order and sit down, but it also has an option where you can grab premade meals. Either option is equally as good, as the restaurant also ranked as the best place to eat in general.FOX31 looked int...